Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX from $500 (27 Rentals)

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6881 FM 1387

WaxahachieTX75167

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The Terrace at Midtowne
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terrace at Midtowne

991 Abigail WayMidlothian, TX 76065
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Ennis Trails
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ennis Trails

600 S Sonoma TrlEnnis, TX 75119
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301 W Main St

MidlothianTX76065
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Midlothian
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midlothian

1509 Ridgecrest DrMidlothian, TX 76065

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Lancelot Villa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lancelot Villa

1401 N Clay StEnnis, TX 75119
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Carriage House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House

606 W Main StWaxahachie, TX 75165
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Northtown Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northtown Village

1231 W Us-287 BypWaxahachie, TX 75165

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Emerald Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Gardens

901 N I-45Ennis, TX 75119
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Cheapest Available Ellis County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellis County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Ennis Place Apartments: Leasing Specials! Great location & Upgrades! in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood priced from $950. Townhouse Apartments in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellis County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ennis Place Apartments: Leasing Specials! Great location & Upgrades!1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Townhouse ApartmentsA2 One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$999
113 NW Main St2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,000
The Willows EnnisA1 - One Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,006
The Park at Heritage HillsA21BR,1BA$1,084
Lofts at Pecan Ridge & Sierra VistaOne Bedroom Loft One Bath1BR,1BA$1,093
Bluebonnet RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,186
Ensign ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,200
The Julian at South PointeA31BR,1BA$1,256
Gala at WaxahachieA2-60%1BR,1BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX

As of November 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ellis County area is the $1.40 price per square foot 4x2.5 Model at Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails in the in the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,656. The second greatest value Ellis County apartment is the C1 Model at Blacksand Legacy at Midlothian Meadows starting at $1,929 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Hunters Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellis County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails4x2.54BR,2.5BA$1.40
Blacksand Legacy at Midlothian MeadowsC13BR,2BA$1.55
Bent Tree TownhomesC2 3x2 Flat3BR,2BA$1.19
Silverton Village3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.47
113 NW Main St2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.89
Grace TownhomesC13BR,2BA$1.50
Country Lane Seniors CommunityB12BR,1BA$1.49
Oxford at Crossroads CentreTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.51
Spyglass Of EnnisB12BR,2BA$1.56
113 NW Main St, Unit 1113 NW Main St2BR,1BA$1.45

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellis County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ellis County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ellis County is under $1,260.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ellis County?

The cheapest apartment in Ellis County is Ennis Place Apartments: Leasing Specials! Great location & Upgrades! which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Ellis County costs $8,497.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ellis County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 66 regular apartments in Ellis County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ellis County?

Cheap apartments in Ellis County have an average cost of $258 which is $8,239 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ellis County.

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